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Families walk through the foyer before the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. The building not only includes an auditorium that holds up to 3,000 people, but also a book store, cafe and children’s area with 28 classrooms. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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Candles are lit in the auditorium during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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A young man records on one of 5 video cameras during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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Two members run video cameras during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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Senior Pastor Adam Hamilton addresses the congregation during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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Congregants greet each other during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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Senior Pastor Adam Hamilton addresses the congregation during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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Senior Pastor Adam Hamilton addresses the congregation during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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Congregants pray during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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The band performs during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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The band performs during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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Congregants sing along with the band during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection holds up the 3,000 people is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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The congregation prays the ‘Our Father’ during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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Senior Pastor Adam Hamilton addresses the congregation during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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Senior Pastor Adam Hamilton baptizes Julianne Gray Ackerman as her family looks on during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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Senior Pastor Adam Hamilton baptizes Julianne Gray Ackerman as her family looks on during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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Video cameras record the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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The church bulletin provides a place for congregants to take notes during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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Senior Pastor Adam Hamilton addresses the congregation during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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A producer sits at a control panel at the back of the auditorium during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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Congregants fill the auditorium which holds up to 3, 000 people during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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Five video cameras record during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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Volunteers control the technology behind the service in the control room during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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Congregants watch the sermon from the cafe during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow
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A collection plate is passed during the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Sunday evening service on July 15, 2012 in Leawood, Kan. The Church of the Resurrection is known as the largest Methodist church in the nation. RNS photo by Sally Morrow